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Eligibility criteria mention all key requirements a candidate must fulfill to secure admission at the CLAT participating colleges. CLAT eligibility criteria 2027 include academic qualification requirements, age limit and minimum marks. Check the complete CLAT eligibility here.

The Consortium of NLUs prescribes CLAT eligibility criteria 2027 for five-year LLB, and LLM courses for academic requirements, minimum marks, and age limit. Read the CLAT exam 2027 eligibility requirements here.

CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027: The Consortium is expected to publish the CLAT Notification 2027 shortly. The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT Exam 2027 tentatively on December 6, 2026. Candidates must note that the Consortium will first publish the notification containing all important information, such as CLAT Exam Dates 2027, syllabus, pattern, etc. 

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The registration process for CLAT is expected to begin in August. The CLAT 2027 Application Process will continue for at least two months. Candidates must understand the CLAT 2027 eligibility criteria for undergraduate and postgraduate courses before filling out the application form. The application process is completely online. The CLAT Exam will be held for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses on the same day. 

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Table of contents
  • CLAT UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  • CLAT PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  • NLUs Admission Criteria 2027
  • How to apply for CLAT Exam 2027?

CLAT UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet CLAT eligibility criteria for undergraduate (UG ) level law courses as mentioned below. The Consortium will cancel the application at any stage if all the required CLAT UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria are not met.

Particulars Details
Educational Requirement
  • Candidates should clear Class 12 with a minimum 45 per cent aggregate (applicable for candidates belonging to General/ Other Backward Class/ Person with Disability/ Non-Resident Indian/ Person of Indian Origin/ Overseas Citizen of India
  • Candidates should clear Class 12 with a minimum 40 per cent aggregate (applicable for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (ST) category)
  • Candidates appearing for their Class 12 board examinations in March/April are also eligible to apply for CLAT 2027 exam.
CLAT Age Limit No age bar
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get NLU if my CLAT Rank is 1500?
A: 

Yes, with a CLAT Rank of 1500, you have a very good chance of getting into several good NLUs. Some fo the NLU where your chances are high are NLIU Bhopal or NLU Jodhpur.

Q:   How many merit list will be released by the Consortium?
A: 

The Consortium will release atleast five merit list to complete the admission process through CLAT Score. However, the number of merit list might change in case of some discrepancy in answer key or result.

Q:   Can I get admission in NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam?
A: 

No you can not get admission to 26 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam. 

Q:   What factors are considered while deciding the CLAT Cutoff?
A: 

The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors

  • Exam Difficulty
  • Number of Applicants
  • Seat Availability
  • Reservation Policy
  • Domicile Quota

CLAT PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure that they meet the required CLAT PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for CLAT PG 2027 below. 

Criteria Eligibility
Educational Requirement
  • Candidates belonging to General/ OBC/ PwD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI category should possess an LLB or equivalent degree with minimum 50 per cent aggregate
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ ST category should possess an LLB or equivalent degree with minimum of 45 per cent aggregate
  • Candidates appearing for the final year examination of their qualifying degree are also eligible to apply for CLAT
CLAT Age Limit No age bar
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NLUs Admission Criteria 2027

In order to get admission in NLUs, it is mandatory to appear for the CLAT Exam. Candidates must fulfill the NLU admission criteria to get considered. Only those candidates who will meet the CLAT Cutoff Score 2027 will be eligible to appear in the counselling process. Each NLU has its own CLAT Reservation Policy. Those who are filling the admission under the domicile category must ensure they do have all the required documents. All the documents will be verified during the counselling process. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What does CLAT cutoff mean?
A: 

The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.

Q:   How will I know if I am eligible to appear in CLAT exam or not?
A: 

In order to know if you are eligible or not check the official notification and the eligibility criteria. There is no other way to check the the eligibility criteria.  Do not fill the form without checking the eligibility criteria. 

Q:   How many times I can appear for CLAT Exam?
A: 

There is no restriction as such for the CLAT exam. Thus, one can give CLAT any number of times they want to. Candidates should not feel bad if they are not able to clear the CLAT exam in first time. 

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How to apply for CLAT Exam 2027?

Candidates must check all the important steps before filling the CLAT Application Form. To begin with candidates will have to register on the Consortium website, complete the application form, upload the documents and pay the fees. To understand it properly check below

  • Registration

Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Click on CLAT Exam 2027 tab

Select register

Enter your name, mobile number & email ID

Verify your mobile number using the OTP sent to your phone

Create password

  • Personal & Academic Details

Re-login using your registered mobile number & password

Choose the course

Fill your information like Name, DOB, Parents' name

Select category

Enter your communication details

Fill your academic details

  • Test Centers and Reservations

Select your choice of test center locations

Enter your state domicile to claim state reservation

  • Upload documents

Candidates will have to upload certain documents in scanned format. Check the list here

Front-facing passport-size recent photograph with a plain background

Signature (black/blue ink on white paper)

Category certificate, if applicable.

PwD or BPL certificate, if valid

Also Read: List of documents required to fill CLAT Application Form 2027

  • Payment and Submission

Candidates must note that the application form will not be considered submitted until the CLAT Application Fees 2027 are paid. The application fee for each category is as follows

Category

Application fee (in INR)

Application fee with question papers

General/OBC/PWD/NRI/ PIO/ OCI

INR 4000

INR 4500

SC/ ST/BPL

INR  3500

INR 4000

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